The Senja District Court
The Courts of Norway have the role as third power of the State, prescribing them the duty to monitor the powers of the legislative and the executive. It is a fundamental right for anyone to have their case considered by an impartial and independent court.
The Senja Distict Court serves the municipalities:
- Bardu
- Berg
- Dyrøy
- Lenvik
- Målselv
- Sørreisa
- Torsken
- Tranøy
The Courts decisions may be appealed to Hålogaland Court of Appeal.
Other duties
Duties carried out by the Courts of Justice also include: probate cases, estate settlements, (joint property, bankruptcy etc.), partnership registrations, and notarial transactions.
Staff
The judicial staff consists of a chief judge, two appointed professional judges and two deputy judges. The president of the court appoints deputy judges for a period of up to three years. The judges divide their time approximately equally between criminal cases and civil cases.
The chief judge is the president of the district court and administrates the staff.
Contact information:
Senja District Court
Email: senja.tingrett@domstol.no
Telehone: 77 87 01 70
Fax: 77 87 01 90
Street adress: Storgata 6, 9300 Finnsnes
Postal adress: Box 203, 9305 Finnsnes
More information about the courts of Norway at: http://www.domstol.no